Life Under Tet Siege Shapes Saigon Civilian Life
AP Special correspondent describes austere post Tet life in South Vietnam. Curfews empty nightlife, MP patrols plus widespread reconstruction mark cities like Saigon Hue and Can Tho. 70,000 civilians join self defense units as mobilization tightens, while unemployment rises and bar workers face losses.
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May 6 1968 in History Highlights Corregidor Surrender Note
Today in history highlights events from 1942 Corregidor’s garrison surrender to Japan after a long defense. It also recalls Peter Minuit purchasing Manhattan in 1626 and other dated milestones, naming births, political shifts, and notable cultural items across centuries.
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